Aryna Sabalenka vs Sorana Cirstea predictions, Jan 07, 2026

WTA Brisbane, on Wednesday,

Sabalenka

Cirstea

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In a matchup set to take place on January 7, 2026, Aryna Sabalenka will face off against Sorana Cirstea in the WTA Brisbane tournament. Sabalenka, the home favorite, comes into this match with a strong recent form, having won 3 of their last 4 matches. On the other hand, Cirstea has also been performing well, winning their last 2 matches.

Sabalenka will have the advantage of playing on familiar turf, which could give her an edge in terms of crowd support and comfort. However, Cirstea has shown resilience and determination in their recent matches, so they cannot be discounted easily. The bookmakers have placed Sabalenka as the clear favorite with odds of 1.11, while Cirstea sits at 5.95.

Both players have their tactical strengths and weaknesses, and it will be interesting to see how they match up against each other on game day. As with any sports event, the outcome is uncertain, and anything can happen on the court. It will certainly be a match worth watching.

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Sabalenka
84.3%
Cirstea
15.7%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 1.11 5.95

Latest Results

05.01.26 Aryna Sabalenka – Cristina Bucsa – 2:0
06.12.25 Aryna Sabalenka – Naomi Osaka – 2:1
08.11.25 Aryna Sabalenka – Elena Rybakina – 0:2
07.11.25 Aryna Sabalenka – Amanda Anisimova – 2:1
06.11.25 Aryna Sabalenka – Cori Gauff – 2:0
06.01.26 Sorana Cirstea – Jelena Ostapenko – 2:0
03.01.26 Sorana Cirstea – Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova – 2:0
31.10.25 Sorana Cirstea – Leylah Annie Fernandez – 0:2
29.10.25 Sorana Cirstea – Ajla Tomljanovic – 2:1
28.10.25 Sorana Cirstea – Dalma Galfi – 2:0

Facts

  • Sabalenka is ranked WTA: 1. Cirstea is ranked WTA: 41.
  • Sabalenka is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Sabalenka may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Sabalenka is the undeniable favorite.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Sabalenka won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 2:2. (average 1:1).

    Latest Head To Head

    27.04.23 Sorana Cirstea – Aryna Sabalenka – 0:2
    29.03.23 Sorana Cirstea – Aryna Sabalenka – 2:0

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bye
    2 Bondar A. (Q) Bucsa C. 1 : 2
    3 Cirstea S. Pavlyuchenkova A. 2 : 0
    4 Bye Ostapenko J. (14)
    5 Shnaider D. (12) Bye
    6 Kasatkina D. Potapova A. 1 : 2
    7 Arango E. Kessler M. 0 : 2
    8 Bye Keys M. (5)
    9 Rybakina E. (3) Bye
    10 Zhang S. (Q) Krueger A. 2 : 1
    11 Cristian J. Bouzkova M. 0 : 2
    12 Bye Badosa P. (15)
    13 Muchova K. (11) Bye
    14 Jacquemot E. Tomljanovic A. (WC) 0 : 2
    15 Kenin S. Ruse G. (Q) 2 : 1
    16 Bye Alexandrova E. (7)
    17 Tauson C. (8) Bye
    18 Sasnovich A. (Q) Blinkova A. 2 : 0
    19 Maria T. Jones E. (WC) 0 : 2
    20 Bye Samsonova L. (10)
    21 Fernandez L. (13) Bye
    22 Yastremska D. Gibson T. (WC) 2 : 0
    23 Valentova T. Kalinskaya A. 0 : 2
    24 Bye Pegula J. (4)
    25 Andreeva M. (6) Bye
    26 Gadecki O. (Q) Li A. 2 : 0
    27 Vondrousova M. Frech M. 1 : 2
    28 Bye Noskova L. (9)
    29 Kostyuk M. (16) Bye
    30 Putintseva Y. Baptiste H. 2 : 0
    31 Birrell K. (WC) Sramkova R. (Q) 2 : 1
    32 Bye Anisimova A. (2)

    1/16-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bucsa C. 2 : 0
    2 Cirstea S. Ostapenko J. (14) 2 : 0
    3 Shnaider D. (12) Potapova A. 2 : 0
    4 Kessler M. Keys M. (5) 0 : 2
    5 Rybakina E. (3) Zhang S. 2 : 0
    6 Bouzkova M. Badosa P. (15)
    7 Muchova K. (11) Tomljanovic A. 2 : 1
    8 Kenin S. Alexandrova E. (7) 0 : 2
    9 Tauson C. (8) Sasnovich A.
    10 Jones E. Samsonova L. (10)
    11 Fernandez L. (13) Yastremska D.
    12 Kalinskaya A. Pegula J. (4)
    13 Andreeva M. (6) Gadecki O.
    14 Frech M. Noskova L. (9)
    15 Kostyuk M. (16) Putintseva Y.
    16 Birrell K. Anisimova A. (2)

    1/8-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Cirstea S.
    2 Shnaider D. (12) Keys M. (5)
    3 Rybakina E. (3) TBD #6
    4 Muchova K. (11) Alexandrova E. (7)
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

    WTA Brisbane Outrights

    1. Sabalenka Aryna: 2.88 (24.51%)

    2. Rybakina Elena: 5 (14.12%)

    3. Anisimova Amanda: 6 (11.77%)

    4. Andreeva Mirra: 8.5 (8.31%)

    5. Pegula Jessica: 11 (6.42%)

    6. Keys Madison: 17 (4.15%)

    7. Noskova Linda: 21 (3.36%)

    8. Alexandrova Ekaterina: 26 (2.72%)

    9. Muchova Karolina: 26 (2.72%)

    10. Tauson Clara: 34 (2.08%)

    11. Fernandez Leylah: 34 (2.08%)

    12. Samsonova Liudmila: 34 (2.08%)

    13. Shnaider Diana: 41 (1.72%)

    14. Badosa Paula: 41 (1.72%)

    15. Kostyuk Marta: 41 (1.72%)

    16. Cirstea Sorana: 51 (1.38%)

    17. Yastremska Dayana: 67 (1.05%)

    18. Bouzkova Marie: 67 (1.05%)

    19. Kessler McCartney: 67 (1.05%)

    20. Potapova Anastasia: 67 (1.05%)

    21. Kalinskaya Anna: 81 (0.87%)

    22. Jones Emerson: 101 (0.7%)

    23. Ostapenko Jelena: 126 (0.56%)

    24. Birrell Kimberly: 151 (0.47%)

    25. Kenin Sofia: 151 (0.47%)

    26. Zhang Shuai: 151 (0.47%)

    27. Sasnovich Aliaksandra: 151 (0.47%)

    28. Frech Magdalena: 301 (0.23%)

    29. Tomljanovic Ajla: 301 (0.23%)

    30. Bucsa Cristina: 301 (0.23%)

    31. Gadecki Olivia: 301 (0.23%)

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